Now we are in February and my first 5 weeks of teaching about pastels in Trowbridge Town Hall is already finished. Much was learnt and all went away with pastel covered fingers and tables! The painting for the 50 Bees … Continue reading →

Over the last few weeks I have finished some paintings. ‘High Power’ is of Ludlow Castle, commanding the River Teme from the high promontory. It was the first stone castle to be built in England around 1066. Harlech was … Continue reading →

Looking back through the diary I see that I did little in the way of painting with more time online and in the garden. At the beginning of the month I finished the Somerset Art Works Open Studios at Batcombe … Continue reading →

After a quiet August there is much to look forward to over the next few months! Firstly I am now at Batcombe Lodge for the Somerset Open Studios, Venue 159. We have had some lovely visitors and I have managed … Continue reading →

August has been a quiet month in terms of painting – mostly been away and starting to sort and the studio. Anyone want a lot of pen nibs for drawing? Sorting the studio means finding unexpected items like a lot … Continue reading →

The Frome Open Studios went well with around 300 visitors calling in to see the artists and their work at the house. We had Bridget Beattie and Kristen Vincent’s paintings, Quentin Fleming’s metal sculptures in the garden, Wendy Wood showing … Continue reading →

June has flown by with preparing for the Open Studios in July as well as spending time away from home. I’ve done little painting apart from starting one or two paintings for Art Demos though. My painting ‘Ancient Routes’ was … Continue reading →

This weekend is the last for Jason Nosworthy and myself at East Lambrook Manor gardens, We have enjoyed exhibiting in a beautiful setting with rapidly growing blossoms and blooms. The paintings have been well received with interest from a variety … Continue reading →

Now I am busy preparing for TWO exhibitions at once – not recommended! Cloth Road Art Trail I will be taking part in the Cloth Road Art Trail at Trowbridge Town Hall in the Court Room. My selection will be … Continue reading →

Route to the Sun Having been asked to join the Artists 303 group I am now exhibiting three of my packhorse paintings at ACEarts, Somerton. Route to the Sun – considering the east/west A303, is the theme for the exhibition. … Continue reading →